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Height
3
Shirt
26 years
Aug 16, 1999
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€450.9K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
Others
Left-back
CB
LB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches20%Shot attempts68%Goals55%
Chances created27%Aerial duels won79%Defensive contributions84%
Transfer value: €450.9K
Highest: €546.2K(Jan 1, 2026)
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Premiership 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
19
Started
21
Matches
1,631
Minutes played
6.82
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 17

St. Mirren
D1-1
16
0
0
0
0
6.4

May 12

Livingston
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Apr 26

Dundee FC
W3-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 11

Livingston
W3-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 4

Rangers
L4-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 22

Celtic
W2-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 15

Dundee FC
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 6

Falkirk
L2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 4

Hibernian
L3-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 31

Hearts
L0-3
0
0
0
0
0
-
Dundee United

May 17

Premiership Relegation Group
St. Mirren
1-1
16‎’‎
6.4

May 12

Premiership Relegation Group
Livingston
0-0
90‎’‎
7.6

Apr 26

Premiership Relegation Group
Dundee FC
3-0
Bench

Apr 11

Premiership
Livingston
3-2
Bench

Apr 4

Premiership
Rangers
4-2
Bench
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 18%
  • 11Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.32xG
2 - 0
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.29xG0.75xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,631

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.32
xG on target (xGOT)
0.77
Non-penalty xG
1.32
Shots
11
Shots on target
2
Headed shots
7

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.54
Successful passes
598
Successful passes %
78.3%
Accurate long balls
55
Accurate long balls %
36.9%
Chances created
4
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
107
Duels won %
56.3%
Aerial duels won
69
Aerial duels won %
57.0%
Touches
1,053
Touches in opposition box
24
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
12

Defending

Defensive contributions
201
Tackles
26
Interceptions
31
Blocked shots
15
Fouls committed
16
Recoveries
70
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
14
Clearances
129
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded while on pitch
26
xG against while on pitch
29.65

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

Bert Esselink is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Dundee United, born on August 16, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Bert Esselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Bert Esselink has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,631 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.819047619047619, 4 yellow cards.

Bert Esselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Bert Esselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Bert Esselink's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Bert Esselink currently plays for Dundee United alongside Dylan Tait, Jack Walton, Miller Thomson, Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Ryan Strain, Iurie Iovu, Vicko Sevelj, Ross Graham, Kristijan Trapanovski, Panutche Camará, Zachary Sapsford, Julius Eskesen, Will Ferry, Emmanuel Agyei, Craig Sibbald, Ivan Dolcek, Neil Farrugia, Dario Naamo, Dave Richards, Ruairidh Adams, Owen Stirton, Max Watters, Sam Cleall-Harding, Scott Constable, Matthew Mudie, Keir Gilligan, Calvin Beattie, Harry Welsh, Jack Anderson, and Johnny Russell. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Bert Esselink's career has also included time at Stal Mielec, APOEL Nicosia, Olympiakos Nicosia, PAEEK, and De Graafschap.

Bert Esselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Jurriën Timber, Marten de Roon, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Jan Paul van Hecke, Justin Kluivert, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Mats Wieffer, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Guus Til, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Crysencio Summerville, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Nina Nijstad, Renee van Asten, Victoria Pelova, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, Daniëlle de Jong, and Regina van Eijk. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Bert Esselink has competed in Premiership, Ekstraklasa, and 1. Division. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Bert Esselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Bert Esselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches20%Shot attempts68%Goals55%
Chances created27%Aerial duels won79%Defensive contributions84%

Career

Senior career

Dundee United (Free transfer)Jul 2025 - now
26
1
56
2
33
4
15
1
15
2

Youth career

BV De Graafschap Under 19Jul 2017 - Jul 2020
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Bert Esselink is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Dundee United, born on August 16, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Bert Esselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Bert Esselink has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,631 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.819047619047619, 4 yellow cards.

Bert Esselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Bert Esselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Bert Esselink's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Bert Esselink currently plays for Dundee United alongside Dylan Tait, Jack Walton, Miller Thomson, Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Ryan Strain, Iurie Iovu, Vicko Sevelj, Ross Graham, Kristijan Trapanovski, Panutche Camará, Zachary Sapsford, Julius Eskesen, Will Ferry, Emmanuel Agyei, Craig Sibbald, Ivan Dolcek, Neil Farrugia, Dario Naamo, Dave Richards, Ruairidh Adams, Owen Stirton, Max Watters, Sam Cleall-Harding, Scott Constable, Matthew Mudie, Keir Gilligan, Calvin Beattie, Harry Welsh, Jack Anderson, and Johnny Russell. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Bert Esselink's career has also included time at Stal Mielec, APOEL Nicosia, Olympiakos Nicosia, PAEEK, and De Graafschap.

Bert Esselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Jurriën Timber, Marten de Roon, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Jan Paul van Hecke, Justin Kluivert, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Mats Wieffer, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Guus Til, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Crysencio Summerville, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Nina Nijstad, Renee van Asten, Victoria Pelova, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, Daniëlle de Jong, and Regina van Eijk. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Bert Esselink has competed in Premiership, Ekstraklasa, and 1. Division. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Bert Esselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Bert Esselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.